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Tram Truong

Amarillo,TX

Summary

Skilled Ophthalmic Medical Technician with 12+ years of experience in supporting optometry by conducting diagnostic tests, maintaining sophisticated eye care equipment, and providing patient education. Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and best practices within fast-paced clinical settings. Communicating effectively with colleagues, build trust and improve collaboration, resulting in smoother clinic operations and enhanced productivity.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Ophthalmologist Assistant -Full Time (34-36hr/wk)

Rush Eye Associates
Amarillo , Texas
04.2023 - Current
  • Instructed patients on proper use of topical medications prescribed by the ophthalmologist.
  • Assisting with patient history, performing diagnostic test and post operative care.
  • Recording patient charts with exam and treatment results.
  • Informing ophthalmologist of changes in visual acuity, blood pressure, and intraocular pressure.
  • Assisting the surgeon directly and managing sterile field, preparing surgical instruments.
  • Preparing patients for procedures, including obtaining informed consents.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of universal precautions regulations and infection control guidelines.
  • Prepared medications as directed by surgeon or circulating nurse during surgical procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons with scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping during surgical procedures.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment in the operating room by adhering to infection control standards.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Attended educational programs such as CPR certification courses or seminars related to new technologies used in the operating room.

Optometrist Assistant- Full Time (40+ Hr/wk)

Balfour Optical
Amarillo, TX
12.2011 - 04.2023
  • Communicated effectively with optometrists regarding patient needs or concerns.
  • Verified insurance coverage and collected payments from patients or other third-party payers.
  • Conducted diagnostic tests such as retinoscopy to determine corrective lens prescriptions.
  • Ordered optical supplies, maintained inventory levels and restocked shelves as needed.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and maintaining patient records.
  • Educated patients about eye health topics such as nutrition, hygiene, lifestyle habits and disease prevention.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments used during exams or procedures according to established protocols.
  • Assisted optometrists with complex procedures such as refractions or ophthalmoscopy.
  • Measured patients' visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision and eye muscle coordination.
  • Assisted optometrists in examining patients, including providing preliminary patient screenings and taking patient medical histories.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to optometry practice.
  • Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.

Education

Associate of Science -

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
05-2009

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Medical Terminology
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Patient education
  • Surgical assistance
  • Medication administration
  • Infection control
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Continuous learning attitude

Timeline

Ophthalmologist Assistant -Full Time (34-36hr/wk)

Rush Eye Associates
04.2023 - Current

Optometrist Assistant- Full Time (40+ Hr/wk)

Balfour Optical
12.2011 - 04.2023

Associate of Science -

Amarillo College

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